• 1 Box South America Wild Caught Dried Sea Cucumber (12oz)
  
• 1 Box Dried Fish Maw (4oz)

Premium Dried Croaker Fish Maw (4oz)
Chinese Name: 魚肚, 花膠 

Fish maw is the commercial term for the dried swim bladders of large fish like croaker and sturgeon. It has no fishy taste and absorbs the flavors of other ingredients. Fish maw is a good source of collagen and helps with blood circulation. Dried maw requires several hours of reconstitution before it is soft and usable.

How do I prepare fish maw?
Fish maw must be soaked for hours, usually overnight before it can be prepared. Fish maw a suitable alternative for shark's fin and bird's nest in soups or stews.

South America Wild Caught Dried Sea Cucumber (12oz)

To prepare the sea cucumber after it is collected, the internal organs are removed, and dirt and sand are washed out of the cavity. It is then boiled in salty water and dried in the air to preserve it. When readied for use in making food, the hard, dried sea cucumber is softened. The process is quite lengthy, which is why this food tends to appear at special dinners and banquets more so than in day-to-day cuisine. To soften the dried sea cucumbers, the instructions are: place the sea cucumbers in a pot and add cold water to cover; soak for at least 12 hours; then cook over low heat for 1 to 2 hours; add more water, as necessary, to make sure that the water always covers the cucumbers; remove from heat and let cool to room temperature, then drain.